Archive for November, 2009

It's a Wonderful Life

‘It’s a Wonderful Life,’ I’m not ashamed to admit, is one of my favourite films of all time. This timeless classic follows the life of George Bailey, a frustrated businessman who contemplates suicide believing he’d be worth more dead than alive.

James Stewart’s poignant portrayal of Bailey captures universal questions that we all ask ourselves at some point: What do I mean to others? And, what difference do I make?

For George Bailey, he learns his true value after a series of flashbacks giving him a glimpse into how life would have been if he’d never been born. He realises what a role model he is, how he touches others’ lives and what a remarkable difference he makes to his community.

In running your own business or leading a busy life juggling several responsibilities, you never really stop to think about the impact you make. You should… Read the rest of this entry »